FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER #31

Black Panther #31 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Reginald Hudlin, with art by Francis Portela and a cover by Billy Tan.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"With Zombies chomping at their heels, the new Fantastic Four take another wrong turn on the dimensional superhighway. And this time, they've landed in the middle of the Sub-Atomica Universe! Can a skirmish with Psycho-Man be far behind?"

Black Panther #31 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CABLE & DEADPOOL #46

Cable & Deadpool #46 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Skottie Young.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Since Deadpool is twice as much trouble as anyone in the Marvel Universe, the only logical people who could possibly rescue him and Bob, Agent of Hydra, from their temporal tantrum are... the Fantastic Eight?"

Cable & Deadpool #46 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #101

Daredevil #101 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Things couldn't be going worse for Matt Murdock. Everything he thought he'd gotten back teeters on the edge of a precipice, ready to shatter all around him, as he fights a battle on both fronts of his life -- in the courtroom and on the rooftops of Hell's Kitchen! The second chapter of 'Without Fear.'"

Daredevil #101 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: FOOLKILLER #1

Foolkiller #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Gregg Hurwitz, with art and cover by Lan Medina.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Move over Frank Castle, there's a new vigilante in town. When the Foolkiller strikes, the
punishment fits the crime. It's a grand display for all to see, the truth in all its brutal glory, our hidden secrets gutted and turned inside out for the front pages. A vigilante artist, a madman performer, the Foolkiller has been brutally introduced to the human joke, and he wants to make sure fools everywhere take note. What he reveals may not be what you want to see. Or what you want to admit. But he makes one thing certain: If you're a fool, you cannot hide."

Foolkiller #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #4

Marvel Illustrated: The Man in the Mask #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Hugo Petrus and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Former musketeer D'Artagnan has taken King Louis's twin brother Philippe to the Bastille to be imprisoned and placed in an iron mask. But fellow musketeer Athos spies Philippe in the iron mask -- and if the king finds out about it, Athos' life will be forfeit!"

Marvel Illustrated: The Man in the Mask #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #6

Marvel Adventures Iron Man #6 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by James Coreiro and a cover by Skottie Young.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Iron Man dons his Space Armor to rescue a Stark orbital platform from his old enemy, the Living Laser -- but during their zero-G battle they unleash an even deadlier threat: the all-new, all-terrifying Swarm! This sentient cloud of nanobots wants to consume and convert every bit of matter in its path -- including Earth itself! Shellhead and Laser must forge an uneasy alliance to stop Swarm from laying waste to the planet"

Marvel Adventures Iron Man #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #10

Magician Apprentice #10 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Raymond E. Feist and adapted by Bryan J. Glass, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by Brett Booth.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Political schemes abound as the kingdom teeters on the brink of Tsurani invasion. Duke Borric's expedition discovers that all is not well at the royal palace of Prince Erland of Krondor. Tomas has been abandoned to face the life-draining menace of a fearsome wraith on his own. And in the ancient mines of Mac Mordain, Cadal Dolgan, the Dwarven chieftain, and his mighty battleaxe return to face off against the ancient power of Rhuagh, the great golden dragon. Meanwhile, Pug encounters an intriguing new princess."

Magician Apprentice #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MOON KNIGHT #13

Moon Knight #13 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Charlie Huston, with art and cover Tomm Coker.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Initiative. Membership has its privileges. Backed into a corner, Marc Spector does what they least expect him to. He's here for his registration card, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get one. Repeat: Whatever it takes."

Moon Knight #13 will be 48 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #22

She-Hulk #22 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Shawn Mall and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Jaded." It's a new direction for the lean, green fighting machine as longtime Hulk writer Peter David takes the helm as the world's most dangerous lawyer takes on the world's most dangerous job. Be here nowŠor She-Hulk Smash!"

She-Hulk #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLTS #117

Thunderbolts #117 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Mike Dedoato Jr. and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Caged Angels' continues as we delve into the psyche of the Thunderbolts' most elusive member, Penance, the man formerly known as Speedball. While Thunderbolts Mountain remains in a perpetual state of discord, the greater chaos might be within Robbie Baldwin's own mind!"

Thunderbolts #117 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #115

Ultimate Spider-Man #115 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Death of a Goblin,' part 4 of 6. Norman Osborn -- the Green Goblin -- has escaped the Triskelion and is headed toward Trump Tower! A team of federal agents is on his tail, determined to take Norman down once and for all! And leading that team is none other than -- Spider-Man: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! How did this happen and what does it all mean? You know you've got no choice but to read this one fast! "

Ultimate Spider-Man #115 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WHAT IF? PLANET HULK

What If? Planet Hulk will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Rafa Sandoval and Cafu and a cover by Carlo Pagulayan.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Last year, a group of Marvel heroes decided the Hulk was too dangerous for Earth, tricked him into a shuttle, and shot him into space. After the Hulk rose from slave to gladiator to conquering emperor on the savage planet of Sakaar, the shuttle exploded -- destroying the Hulk's people and his pregnant queen. And the entire Marvel Universe knows what happened next as the Hulk returned to wreak his terrible vengeance in the pages of World War Hulk. But what if the Hulk had landed on the peaceful planet the Marvel heroes originally intended? What if Banner had landed on Sakaar instead of the Hulk? And what if the Hulk's warrior bride Caiera the Oldstrong had come to Earth seeking vengeance instead of her husband?"

What If? Planet Hulk will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST -- WRAITH #4

Annihilation: Conquest -- Wraith #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, with art by Kyle Hotz and a cover by Clint Langley.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Wraith and Ronan -- the collision course ends here! Okay, Annihilation fans, if an appearance of the Accuser isn't enough for you, how about the Super-Skrull? Also, which Annihilation character is pulling the strings of Marvel's gothic gunslinger? Find out in this creepy conclusion that takes readers right into Annihilation: Conquest #1."

Annihilation: Conquest -- Wraith #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #204

X-Men #204 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Howard Chaykin and a cover by Arthur Suydam.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Blinded by the Light,' epilogue. The X-Men lick their wounds after being taken apart by the Marauders. See what remains of Cannonball and Iceman. Discover the fate of Rogue. See the Marauders prepare for the next part of their plan. Featuring Endangered Species Chapter 15. The end of Beast's journey. Has he uncovered a new hope for mutantkind?"

X-Men #204 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #5

X-Men: First Class #5 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Roger Cruz and a cover by Eric Nguyen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'My X-Men! Have you reached the area where the Hulk was reported?'

"'Uh...yeah...'

"'Excellent! Containing him will win favor in the public eye for all mutants.'

"'Yeah... speaking of mutants, would you rather us go fight Magneto? Or how about Juggernaut! Ooh- The Blob, let us fight the Blob!'"

X-Men: First Class #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: DIE BY THE SWORD #2

X-Men: Die by the Sword #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Juan Santacruz an a cover by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Psylocke's reunion with her brother, Captain Britain, takes a turn for the worst when the diabolic minds of several of Excalibur's greatest foes decide that one world is not enough to conquer. The Exiles and Excalibur must join forces to save crosstime before all of creation is destroyed!"